Upcoming December events!

     

Get Ready to Spark your Holiday Spirit during the upcoming Pack 310 December Adventures!

 Lincoln Winter Wonderland

• Fri, Dec 2nd
• Lincoln Elementary Auditorium
• 6:30 - 8:30 pm
• Wear:  Cub Scout Uniform
• Sign Up:  Sign Up Genius to Serve at the Fundraising Booth & Earn Shared Profits towards your Scout Accounts 

 Montrose Christmas Parade

• Sat Dec 3rd

• Arrive by 5:30 pm 

• Location:  "Scout Alley" - Rosemont, North of Honolulu

• Wear:  Santa Hat & Cub Scout Uniform 

(long sleeve shirts / gloves / long underwear, etc. recommended - temperature forecasts in the 40 - 60*F range) 

• Note:  At least ONE adult partner will need to stay with their Scout in the Scout Alley holding area until Pack 310 begins to march in the Parade (No Drop Off's Please).

• Parking:  4:30 pm to 9 pm SHARP!  Sr.Lucia from the Armenian Sisters Academy is graciously allowing Scout Families to park in their lot on Mira Vista. The lot hours are 4:30 to 9:00 pm.  Please make sure you move your car out of the lot by 9 pm - The gate will be locked promptly at 9:00 pm and all remaining cars will be towed at the owner's expense.

• Bling:  In addition to a Santa Hat, feel free to darn your Scout with additional Holiday Spirit & Cheer (Ex:  Lighted Socks, Gloves, Christmas Light Neck Ropes, Jingle Bells, etc.).  We also have tapered gold glitter LED Candles for the Scouts to carry during the Parade.  Bling On!

 Pack 310 Christmas Caroling

• Fri Dec 9th, 6 pm
• USC Verdugo Hills Emergency Department
• Wear: Santa Hat & Cub Scout Uniform
• More details to follow

 Pack 310 Fundraising Opportunity

• Sun Dec 11th
• Montrose Farmers Market
• Wear:  Cub Scout Uniform
• Sign Up using Sign Up Genius to Serve at the Fundraising Booth & Earn Shared Profits towards your Scout Accounts 

 Pinewood Derby Crew Member Openings

• Save the Date:  Fri, Jan 20th 
• Pack 310 Pinewood Derby
• Calling All Car Enthusiasts to Join the Pinewood Derby Crew!

Single Event Volunteer Opportunity...

Cars, Competition, Crazy Good Time...

Enough Said - You know you want to get in on this!

Interested Crew Members, Contact: Committee Chair Ken McLemore

Thank you all very much for your time & dedication to your families and scouting!  

Have a wonderful Holiday Season!

Reminder- Toiletry Drive for Hope of the Valley at Nov Pack Meeting 11/18

Dear Pack 310 families,

Reminder-- please bring your toiletry donations to the Nov. 18th pack meeting.
 

The Hope of the Valley Rescue Mission in Sunland provides transitional housing for homeless individuals and families. Pack 310 collects personal toiletries for their family residents at our November Pack Meeting (Thanks & Giving). We started this annual Pack 310 tradition in 2013.

Here is the suggested donation list:

• Toothbrush
• Toothpaste
• Deodorant
• Soap
• Shampoo
• Hand Sanitizer
• Band-Aids
• Diapers & baby wipes
• Lip balm
• Comb or hairbrush

The boys should be involved in purchasing the items, rather than just the parents. The dollar store is perfect for this, for example, we allow our son to pick out $5 worth of items to donate. We encourage you to have a conversation with your Scout about helping those in need. What would it be like to not have soap? Or a toothbrush? We often take what we have for granted.

We will have a drop-off bin at the pack meeting. Please be sure to have your participating Scout sign in on the sign-in sheet when they drop off their items, as they will earn their Messengers of Peace award for participating in this service project (and/or Scouting for Food). Our goal is for 100% of Pack 310's Scouts to earn this meaningful service award. Thank you!

Scouting for Food Reminder! Sat.11/5 & Sat. 11/12

Hello Pack 310 families,
Your den leader will be contacting your den about Scouting for Food.

Scouting for Food is a food drive organized by the Boy Scouts of America. It is a nation-wide event that benefits our own communities, the food we collect goes to food pantries in our Foothill area.

Saturday, November 5th at 9am- Together with your den, Scouts will drop off empty bags provided by your den leader. The bags will be left on porches in a designated residential neighborhood, your den leader will inform you where to meet. Scouts must be in full uniform.

Saturday, November 12th at 10am- Together with your den, Scouts will pick up full bags of donated food. Scouts must be in full uniform. Your den leader will organize delivering the food bags to a specific collection point. We ask that each Scout family brings their own bag of food from home to donate.

See you there!

Don't forget to register for Cub Haunt Campout Fri 10/28-Sun 10/30

Halloween Cub Scout Haunt
2016 Cub Scout & Family Overnight

Who: Open to all Cub Scouts and their Families
When: October 28, 29 & 30th 2016 Rain or Shine
Where: Camp Verdugo Oaks, Castiac
Fee: $55.00 per Cub Scout
$55.00 any family member 5 years & older
$35.00 per Cub Scout for Saturday Day-only use
$35.00 any family member 5 years & older Saturday Day-only use
Due: Reservations accepted on a first come, first served basis
Register here: https://verdugohills.camp-master.com/

It’s Haunting time! Come join Verdugo Hills Council Cub Scouts in a ghoulishly fun weekend at Camp Verdugo Oaks. This event is open to all registered Cub Scouts (Tiger Cubs, Wolf, Bear, and Webelos) and their families. The event will kick-off at 4:00pm Friday, October 28th, and will conclude Sunday morning October 30, 2015.

Events & Activities will include:
Halloween Thrills, Crafts, Nature, BB Guns, Archery,
Trick or Treating and Campsite Decorating
Individuals provide their own tent, sleeping bag, cup and personal gear.
VHC provides everything else including all meals.
Every participant will receive a Cub Scout Haunt Patch.

There will be a limit on the number of participants VHC can have in camp overnight, be sure to sign up early!!! Sign-ups are on a first come, first served basis! VHC will also have sign-ups available for day use on Saturday only. Saturday day use check-in will open at 7:30a.m. The fee for Saturday day-use- only is $35.00. Be sure to register early!!! Please note: all fees are non-refundable.

**Please notify your den leader or Committee Chair Ken if your family is attending, we will need to coordinate a meeting spot for our pack.

Pack 310 Halloween Carnival Fri 10/21

Hello Pack 310 families,

Join us this Friday at our fun-filled Halloween Carnival & October Pack Meeting with spooky fun, games and more!

When: 7pm - 8pm Friday October 21st

Where - Lincoln Auditorium

Wear- Your costume!

Parents, leaders, and Scout siblings are welcome to dress up too.

Costume contest categories (Scouts only)  

Scariest, Spookiest and Most Creative!

Siblings are welcome to join in the fun.  Parents, to help with a smooth evening of fun, please stay with your son once the games begin to guide them through the game stations.

September Pack Meeting Fri. 9/23

Hello Pack 310 Families,

We will be having our next pack meeting this Friday, Sept. 23rd, in the Lincoln Elementary Auditorium.  We have a fun-filled program in support of our "Clean" theme from the Scout Law and incorporating our National Parks.   

Where: Lincoln Elementary Auditorium

When: Friday, Sept. 23

Wear:  Cub Scout Uniform

Time:  7pm - 8pm  

Additionally, Rachelle, Den 3 Leader, will need help on Friday, Sept 23rd, after our pack meeting to help set up for the Lincoln Elementary Book Fair, being held Sept. 26-30.   This is one of our scouting "Adopt-A-School" community service activities.   We will need our scouts and parents to help put away tables and chairs and to clean up or take home items used during the meeting.  If they can help roll in the metal cases (scouts love this part) and put them in specific areas that would be about it.  If scouts would like, they can help put up decorations as well.

La Crescenta Elementary Beautification Sat 9/17

Attention Pack 310 Scouts from La Crescenta Elementary!

What: La Crescenta Elementary Campus Beautification

When: 8:30-11:30am Saturday, September 17th

Where: La Crescenta Elementary

Wear: Pack T-shirt, Scout cap

La Crescenta Elementary needs your help for a campus beautification on Saturday, September 17th starting at 8:30am. Even if you can only come for a short time, anything helps!
Please wear your Pack 310 T-shirts and Scout caps so we can show them our Scout Spirit while we give back to our community. Be sure to wear sunscreen and bring water. Work gloves and gardening tools are recommended if you have them to bring.

Thank you, Scouts!

Family Dine Out- Wed. 8/31 Giuseppe's Pizzeria

Hello Pack 310 families!  

Our first dine-out fundraiser event is coming up!
What: Family Dine Out fundraiser

Where: Giuseppe's Pizzeria

2428 Honolulu Ave, Montrose, 91020

When: Wednesday, August 31st

 Attend anytime that day for lunch or dinner and a percentage of your dining receipt will directly benefit Pack 310.  This is a great way to support many of the scout activities that occur throughout the year, such as the Pinewood Derby and the Blue and Gold Banquet.  

Take a break from cooking and bring your families, relatives and friends in support of Pack 310!

For our pack to receive proceeds, simply place your receipt in the container labeled "Fundraiser."  

New Family Orientation & Aug. Pack Meeting 8/26

Welcome new and returning Pack 310 families! Hope you had a wonderful summer!
Our first pack meeting of the year is coming soon.

What: New Family Orientation/August Pack Meeting

When: Friday, August 26th

•    6:30pm- New family meet & greet and Q&A
  Including info about the new Lions program for Kindergarteners!
•    7:00pm- Regular pack meeting (all welcome to attend)
•    7:40pm (after meeting)- Incoming Tiger meeting!
  1st grade families will stay after the meeting to discuss leadership
  and schedule for the new Tiger den

Where: Lincoln Elementary Auditorium, enter through gate on New York Ave.

Wear: returning scouts- full uniform

Any questions, email us at lacrescentapack310@gmail.com.
We will be collecting orders for pack T-shirts (see image below) and hoodies as well.
Looking forward to seeing everyone! 

Dodger Game and Egg Drop- Sat. Sept.3rd

Hello Pack 310 families,

Welcome back to the school year! We are excited to kick off this new year of Cub Scouts. 

We would like to invite you and your families to join us to see the Dodgers take on the San Diego Padres!

What: Dodger Game, 15th Annual Scouts Day and Egg Drop Contest  

When: Saturday, September 3rd at 6:10pm 

Where: Dodger Stadium

Wear: Pack T-Shirt

Tickets are $20/person, siblings welcome.

Each ticket purchased comes with a ticket to the game, entry into the egg drop contest, and a Scouts fun patch!

If interested, please fill out the information below and respond to Patti M. via email by August 10^th. Then turn in payment via check/cash (made out to Pack 310) to your den leaders or directly to Patti.

Name-

Den #-

Number of tickets-

Contact email/phone-

Rules and instructions for the Egg Drop contest will be emailed to you once your group of tickets have been purchased.

Recycled Raingutter Regatta POSTPONED due to wildfire smoke advisory!

Hello Pack 310 families,

Due to an air quality advisory from the wildfire in Santa Clarita, as well as the excessive heat, we are postponing the Recycled Raingutter Regatta to Saturday, August 6th from 10am-noon.

We apologize for the inconvenience and last-minute notice, but our first concern is keeping our scouts and their families safe and healthy. Children are advised to stay indoors to avoid breathing in the pollutants and ash from the fire. 

To read the current smoke advisory, here is the link: ftp://ftp.aqmd.gov/pub/globalist/Advisory.pdf

 

For more information on wildfire air quality and children, follow this link: http://www.aqmd.gov/docs/default-source/publications/fact-sheets/fire-safety-alert-for-children-english.pdf?sfvrsn=2

Please continue to collect your boat building materials and we will see you August 6th!

Summer Event #4- Recycled Raingutter Regatta 7/23

What: Summer Event #4- Recycled Raingutter Regatta
When: 10am-noon Saturday, July 23rd
Where: Crescenta Valley Park, open area behind the dog park

Wear: Pack T-shirt, sunscreen, sun hat or scout cap

Bring:

• Materials to share for boat building, such as chip bags, juice boxes, Capri-Sun packets, plastic water bottles-- make sure everything is empty & clean.
• A clean cap from a milk jug to make a MONSTER neckerchief slide-- see below! (extras appreciated)
• Camp chairs or blankets for sitting.

PLEASE RSVP to Miss Tina by WEDNESDAY, July 20th so we have enough materials and sundae fixin's! Please advise if your scout has any food allergies.

Siblings welcome!!

Join us for a low-stakes Recycled Raingutter Regatta! 
This is a FUN (no pressure, no brackets!) race with the focus on building a CREATIVE, cool, and sea-worthy boat out of recycled materials.
Please bring any materials you can, we will have extra supplies and duct tape.

Can your creation make it all the way down the raingutter?

Challenge your friend to a race!

After the race we will turn the rain gutters into a GIANT build-your-own-sundae bar!!!

Remember, if your scout attends 3 of our 4 Summer Pack Events (Rocket Derby, Animal Tracks tour, Picnic in the Park, and Raingutter Regatta) he will earn the Summertime Pack Award. 

Bring a clean milk jug cap and make a recycled monster neckerchief slide! See this link for more info.

Summer Event #2- Animal Tracks Tour, Sun 6/26

What: Animal Tracks Tour
When: 11am-1pm Sunday, June 26
Where: 10234 Escondido Canyon Rd, Agua Dulce, CA 91390
Wear: Pack T-shirt, closed toe shoes, sun hat, sunscreen!
IMPORTANT: $10 per person
Sorry, ages 5 and up ONLY are permitted, as there will be up-close experiences with wild animals.

RSVP to Miss Rachelle at rachellecat@yahoo.com by June 19th.
Space is limited, 30 person maximum!

We will visit Animal Tracks ranch in Agua Dulce, a "wildlife ed-venture." We will have interactions with several animals that may include: Wild Cats, Wolf Hybrids, Wallabies and possibly a hug from Chrissy, the Baboon!

 
If you would like to bring a donation for Animal Tracks, they need:

• old towels or blankets
• grapes, avocados, blueberries, corn on the cob, and greens

For more info about Animal Tracks, please visit: http://animaltracksinc.org/

If your scouts attends 3 of 4 summer events, they will earn the Summertime Pack Award. Did you sign in at the Rocket Derby? If not, let us know!

Summer Event #3- July 9th, Picnic & Play at CV Park

Summer Event #4- July 23rd, Recycled Raingutter Regatta at CV Park

Summer Event #1- Rocket Derby & New Family Orientation

 Pack 310 Water Rocket Derby & STEM / Nova Summer Time Blast Off Event! 

• When: 4-6 pm Sunday, June 5th
• Where: Crescenta Valley Park- Hindenburg Picnic Area (Picnic & Grassy Area Near Dog Park)
• Wear: Pack 310 T Shirts
• Bring: Water Rockets & "Fuel" (see below) Family, Friends, & an Appetite!

 Rocket Building Recommendations: 

You will need: 20 Oz or 2 Liter Plastic Carbonated Beverage/Soda Bottle

1. Add Fins, Nose Cone, Etc. as desired; note that the bottle opening will go at the bottom (the nozzle fits on the launcher, see illustration). They can be made of cardboard, duct tape, or whatever works!
2. Decorate to your hearts content! & bring your left over decorating & building materials for the "rocket building station." Do not puncture the plastic bottle while you are decorating it.
3. Bring a second 20 Oz bottle (or 2L) filled up with water - this is the rocket's "fuel."

Note: the Dollar Store has some nice duct tape options for decorating the body of the rocket.  You can also use an old mail tube or posterboard to cover the body of the rocket as well, see below:

 Food Truck Fundraiser During the Event:  Fruit Frenzy Truck LLC

• A portion of proceeds will be donated back to Pack 310!
• Owner is a former Boy Scout!
• Healthy & Fresh Food Service - Bring your appetite!
• www.fruitfrenzytruck.com

STEM / Nova "Science is Everywhere" Stations

15 min Rotation Stations led by our local Boy Scout Volunteer Counselors!

http://www.scouting.org/stem/Awards/CubScout.aspx

• Water Rocket Launching
• Newton's Laws of Motion
• Why do Rockets Have Fins?
• Local Streams / Flood Channels - Where to they go?  L.A. River Revitalization Project
• Rocket Building (for incoming Lions, Tigers & Visiting families interested in joining Pack 310)

 Reminders: 

Build your rocket prior to the event!

• Bring your leftover materials for our visiting families & future Pack 310 Scouts to launch 
• Bring a 20 Oz (or larger) bottle filled up with tap water (rocket "fuel")
• Arrive early so that you don't miss out on any of the rotations with your Den, or your Den's turn to launch your rocket

 Participation Bonus:

After this summer time event, you will only need to complete TWO more requirements in order to earn the Science is Everywhere STEM / Nova Award:

• 1 rank specific pre-selected elective adventure,  AND 
• Visit a Science Center - "anywhere where science is done"

http://www.scouting.org/stem/Awards/CubScout.aspx

Summertime Pack Award!

 

Attend 3 of 4 of our pack's summer events and your scout will receive the Summertime Pack Award.

New Family Orientation:

We will have a table set up to meet & greet new families and answer questions. Does your Scout have a friend that is interested in joining our pack? If they join our pack, your son will receive a Recruiter patch to wear on his uniform!

 

Webelos II Bridging Ceremony- Friday, June 3rd

What: Webelos II Bridging Ceremony
When: 6:30pm Friday, June 3rd
Where: Montrose Scout House, 2732 Montrose Ave, Montrose, CA 91020
Wear: Full uniform
 
Next Friday, June 3rd, we will be joining our departing Den 1 Webelos II scouts for their Bridging Ceremony from Cub Scouts to Boy Scouts, and presentation of their Arrow of Light awards. These boys have worked very hard for the last 5 years and we'd love to help them celebrate their achievement. We encourage you to come out to show your support for their dedication to the community. 
We will also say farewell to our Cubmaster, Mr. Alcalde, and Committee Chair, Mr. Timm.
Please attend in full uniform.

Date change! Advancement Ceremony Picnic 6:30pm Sat, May 14th at CV Park

What: Pack 310 Advancement Ceremony
When: 6:30pm Saturday, May 14th
Where: Crescenta Valley Park, between the dog park & Hindenburg picnic area
Wear: Full uniform!
Bring: Picnic blanket and/or camp chairs, food (see below)

Hello Pack 310 families,
Your scouts have worked so hard this year, it's time to honor their achievements as they move up to the next rank! We will celebrate with a dessert potluck in the park.

Please bring a picnic blanket and/or camp chairs for your family, and the following:
Last names A-M: fruit
Last names N-Z: dessert item

Also, moms of scouts, please attend! When your scout receives his rank badge, he traditionally pins the rank pin (the small bronze pin) on his mother and gives her a big, wet, sloppy kiss.
If mom is not available, another family member can fill in.

Lincoln Beautification Saturday, May 7th!

What: Campus Beautification
When: 8am-11am Saturday, May 7th
Where: Lincoln Elementary
Wear: Pack T-shirts & scout caps

Do your part and help Pack 310 give back to Lincoln Elementary by lending a hand!
We will be weeding, pruning, doing general clean up and planting flowers in the pots outside the classrooms. Gardening tools will be available. Any amount of time you can volunteer will be greatly appreciated!
Donuts, juice and water will be provided.

April Pack Meeting reminder!

Just a quick reminder, our April Pack Meeting is tomorrow night at Lincoln Elementary!
What: April Pack Meeting
When: 7pm Friday, April 29th
Where: Lincoln Elementary Auditorium

Join us for skits, songs, and a presentation on the Friends of Scouting.
What is Friends of Scouting?
Friends of Scouting is our council’s annual giving campaign. Friends of Scouting (or FOS) represents the council’s largest source of income and helps support all of our wonderful programs, camps, and other facilities.
More info here: http://blog.scoutingmagazine.org/2015/10/16/what-is-friends-of-scouting/

We need YOUR help!

Hello Pack 310 parents,
We need YOUR help!
With our Webelos II den bridging to Boy Scouts, we need to fill a few Pack Committee positions. If you are interested or have more questions, please contact your den leader.


Blue & Gold Banquet Committee- We are looking for 2-3 parents who love to throw a good party. This is a once-a-year event in February, celebrating the "birthday" of Cub Scouts. Our current Blue & Gold Chair is bridging out in 2017 so she will be able to mentor you for the Feb. 2017 Blue & Gold Banquet.
Duties would include coordinating the catering (including RSVPs, ordering food, collecting funds, pickup & serving night of event) and decorations.

Fundraising Chair- This position is vital to our pack! Fundraising pays for your scout's awards and offsets costs for camping and other outings, and the boys earn funds in their Scout Accounts that can be used for scout-related expenses. If we do not have a Fundraising Chair, we will have to cut back considerably with camping and other fun activities for all of the scouts in the pack.
Duties include:
-Make recommendations on fundraising activities.
-Work with the leaders to provide Fundraising training for youth and families.
-Help the unit committee and leaders with Popcorn and other Fundraising events.
-Provide sufficient Fundraising opportunities so that boys can pay for their Basic Expenses and have money in their Individual Accounts.
-Work with the Treasurer in conducting council-approved unit money-earning projects.
-All Fundraising activities and the profit allocation to the unit will be in compliance with BSA Policy.Next year we will likely sell popcorn, as it is a pre-planned fundraiser through the Verdugo Hills Council, so the planning is already done for you.
It is highly recommended that you attend the Popcorn Sale training at 7:30pm on Thursday, May 12th at the Verdugo Hills Council in Glendale. Katie (our outgoing Fundraising Chair) and Tina (our Pack trainer) will accompany you!

Rainy Day Service Opportunity- Sat 4/9

Our pack service project this Saturday at Rosemont Preserve will be cancelled if it rains, so here is an alternative:

SAT, APR 9th - RAINY DAY SERVICE OPPORTUNITY

• What:  Fans in the Stands Special Olympics Tri-Valley Games
• When:  9 am - 3 pm (drop by anytime)
• Where:  CV High School, 2900 Community Ave, La Crescenta 91214
• Wear:  Cub Scout Uniform or Pack 310 T-Shirt

Come join the Tri-Valley Community in cheering on our amazing, gifted, and delightful local Special Olympic Athletes!

Special Olympic Events:

9 AM - The Tri-Valley Regional Spring Games Opening Ceremonies & "Parade of Athletes"

10 AM - Concurrent Events

• Track & Field:  Long distance running events and field events (softball throw, long jump and shot put) start the track activities.  Awards are distributed to track participants throughout the day.

• Bocce Ball: There will be 3 designated bocce courts in the middle of the football field.  Awards at end of competition.

• Basketball:  The two basketball gyms will host basketball games approximately every 40 minutes beginning at 10AM.  Each court will be designated for a specific division.  Awards approximately 12:30 and 2PM

For more information, check out the following links:

• https://montrosechurch.org/special-olympics-2016

• http://www.crescentavalleyweekly.com/news/03/24/2016/local-athletes-compete-2016-tri-valley-regional-spring-games/

• Volunteer Opportunities:  http://www.sosc.org/volunteers/dayofevent

click on Santa Clarita Valley & Tri-Valley Region to find 2016 Tri-Valley Regional Spring Games

Rosemont Preserve Work Day- Sat 4/9

What: We have a Pack 310 conservation project to help protect the natural habitat at Rosemont Preserve.  We will be tending to the native plants, removing invasive plants and doing some light trail maintenance. 

When: Saturday, April 9th from 9:00am until 11:00am

Where: The Preserve is located in La Crescenta at the north end of Rosemont Ave, just past the chain link fence.  Directions: Exit La Crescenta
Ave off 210 fwy, proceed north to Foothill Blvd., turn right to Rosemont

Ave, turn left.  Parking is available at Two Strike Park which is on the left side of Rosemont Avenue, 2 blocks before you get to the preserve (5107 Rosemont Ave).

Wear: Pack t-shirt, sun hat or scout cap, sturdy shoes, comfortable work clothes and garden gloves (long pants and sleeves are recommended.) 

Don't forget sunscreen and water! If you have any of the following tools, please consider bringing them: shovels, spades, loppers, hatchets, clippers. Other tools and equipment will be available.   

***RAIN CANCELS***

New Lion rank for kindergarteners beginning fall 2016!

Our council, Verdugo Hills, has been selected for a brand new pilot program. We are excited to offer the Lion rank for kindergarten boys in fall 2016! 

If you have a kindergartener starting in the 2016-17 school year, please contact our Recruitment Chair Patti at lacrescentapack310@gmail.com to get on our mailing list for our May recruiting event and fun summer events.

Read more about this new program here:
 http://scoutingwire.org/whats-a-lion-exactly-heres-the-scoop/

Please bring donations to Blue & Gold on 2/26!

Dear Pack 310 families and guests,

At this Friday's Blue and Gold Banquet, we will be honoring local World War II veteran Sam Reiner, 1st Marine Division, who fought in the Pacific theater during the Battle of Cape Gloucester and received two Purple Hearts.

In his honor, we will be doing a pack service project at the event for Operation Gratitude. There will be an opportunity for scouts and their families to write a personal note to servicemen and women serving overseas, and we will have a collection bin for items needed by troops. Please consider bringing a donation for us to send.

 
Operation Gratitude Wish List:

• Hand warmers
• Lip balm
• New Beanie Baby-sized stuffed animals (6 inches or smaller), soldiers give these to children in the communities where they are serving

Thank you!

Spring Pack Hike- 3/5/16

What: Pack Hike!

When: 8:30am-12:30pm Saturday, March 3rd

Where: Switzer Falls

http://www.hikespeak.com/trails/switzer-falls/

• To get to the trailhead: From the 210 Freeway in La Cañada Flintridge, take the Angeles Crest Highway (CA 2) northwest for 10 miles (25 minutes) to the Switzer Picnic Area. Descend to the parking lot, display your adventure pass, and meet up at the picnic area.  If the lot at the picnic area is full, there is additional parking at the top of the road.

• Trailhead Address: Switzer Truck Trail, Angeles National Forest, Tujunga, CA 91042

• Trailhead coordinates: 34.266239, -118.1457 (34° 15′ 58.46″N 118° 08′ 44.52″W) 

• Bring:  Plenty of water, change of clothes / socks if you get wet, and your own lunch for a Pack Picnic to follow the hike.

• Wear:  Pack 310 T Shirt, Hat, Sunscreen

• Restroom and picnic areas with grills available at the trail head

• Den 5 Hosting "Create Your Own Trail Mix" Before the Hike - First come, first serve
  
•  Siblings welcome!

 Adventure Pass Required - Day Passes Available at Sports Chalet for $5.  Purchase prior to the day of the hike to arrive on time.

 Carpool and leave by 7:45 am to ensure parking in lower lot.

Warning:  There are varying degrees of hiking difficulty levels available with this hike.

Switzer Falls:  50-foot waterfall is reached via a 4.5 mile trek on Gabrielino Trail (9 mile round trip).  The hike follows a shaded babbling creek down into a wooded canyon for the first 1.5 - 2 miles.  The remainder of the hike is in a heavy sun exposed area with multiple steep switchbacks. 

• Tiger Families:  Tigers will hike from the picnic area through the shaded creek side wooded canyon for the first 1.5 - 2 miles & then turn around and hike back out.  The Tigers will not be hiking to the base of the falls.  The round trip distance is approximately 4 miles for this hike.

• Wolves, Bears, Webelos I & II Families:  Coordinate with your Family, Den, and Den Leaders prior to the hike to determine the level of difficulty you and your Den are prepared to take on with this hike & prepare accordingly.  Feel free to turn around with the Tigers, it's a beautiful hike through the canyon, old ruins, and shaded creek.

 Do Your Best!